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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.53, 285.39 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.53, 285.39 and 176.12 is: 263.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.53 : 285.39 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.53/285.39 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.53x = 285.39 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.53x = 50,262.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,262.53/190.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.80

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